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| At discretion | Discretion \Dis*cre"tion\, n. [F. discr['e]tion, L. discretio separation, difference, discernment, fr. discernere, discretum. See {Discreet}, {Discern}.] 1. Disjunction; separation. [Obs.] --Mede. [1913 Webster] 2. The quality of being discreet; wise conduct and management; cautious discernment, especially as to matters of propriety and self-control; prudence; circumspection; wariness. [1913 Webster] The better part of valor is discretion. --Shak. [1913 Webster] The greatest parts without discretion may be fatal to their owner. --Hume. [1913 Webster] 3. Discrimination. [1913 Webster] Well spoken, with good accent and good discretion. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 4. Freedom to act according to one's own judgment; unrestrained exercise of choice or will. [1913 Webster] {At discretion}, without conditions or stipulations. [1913 Webster] |
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